Indian Air Force celebrated its 80th anniversary on October 8, 2012 with traditional pomp and splendour in Hindon, on the outskirts of New Delhi.

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As part of the celebrations, the Air Force put up aerial displays which included the Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000, Jaguar, MiG 21s and C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft.

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On the increasing role of women pilot in the force, Browne said 55 women pilots were engaged in flying helicopters such as Cheetah, Chetak and the Mi-8 and transport aircraft like the Ilyushin-76 and An-32.

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IAF is planning to raise 14 squadrons of the Su-30MKI fighter jets and is planning to deploy them at several places in its Eastern, Southern and South-Western command areas. The mid-life upgrade of aircraft such as the Mirage 2000 and Jaguar will enhance their capabilities.

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On the proposed induction of new aircraft, he said the AW-101 aircraft from Italy for ferrying VVIPs were expected to be inducted by next year along with Pilatus basic jet trainers from Switzerland.

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The aerobatics were curtailed due to the grounding of the Suryakiran Aerobatic Display Team (SKAT) as its Kiran Mk-II aircraft are now being used for training rookie pilots.

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Indian Air Force aircrafts also released flares during rehearsals for Air Force Day at the air force station in Hindon.

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Addressing the parade, the IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said the situation in country's neighbourhood was a matter of serious concern. "The present times are both interesting and challenging. The deteriorating security situation in the neighbourhood and its frequent violent manifestations are a matter of serious concern to us," he said.

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IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said, "The need of the hour is to be ever-vigilant and prepared."

Indian Air Force celebrated its 80th anniversary on October 8, 2012 with traditional pomp and splendour in Hindon, on the outskirts of New Delhi.

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On the increasing role of women pilot in the force, Browne said 55 women pilots were engaged in flying helicopters such as Cheetah, Chetak and the Mi-8 and transport aircraft like the Ilyushin-76 and An-32.<br>

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IAF is planning to raise 14 squadrons of the Su-30MKI fighter jets and is planning to deploy them at several places in its Eastern, Southern and South-Western command areas. The mid-life upgrade of aircraft such as the Mirage 2000 and Jaguar will enhance their capabilities.<br>

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On the proposed induction of new aircraft, he said the AW-101 aircraft from Italy for ferrying VVIPs were expected to be inducted by next year along with Pilatus basic jet trainers from Switzerland.<br>

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The aerobatics were curtailed due to the grounding of the Suryakiran Aerobatic Display Team (SKAT) as its Kiran Mk-II aircraft are now being used for training rookie pilots.<br>

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Indian Air Force aircrafts also released flares during rehearsals for Air Force Day at the air force station in Hindon.<br>

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Addressing the parade, the IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said the situation in country's neighbourhood was a matter of serious concern. "The present times are both interesting and challenging. The deteriorating security situation in the neighbourhood and its frequent violent manifestations are a matter of serious concern to us," he said. <br>

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IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said, "The need of the hour is to be ever-vigilant and prepared."